Typhoon Family episode 3 keeps the momentum going, with high-stakes business dealings and risks for Tae-poong, Mi-seon, and Typhoon Trading.
Typhoon Family episode 3 dives deeper into the middle of the IMF crisis, and how the Typhoon Trading company struggles to survive amidst the adversity. As Kang Tae-poong does his best to keep his father’s company afloat, problem after problem attacks them in waves. However, the heir stays strong, determined to rebuild the company from the ground up.
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A Close Call
Delving right into where the last episode left off, Oh Mi-seon listens to Tae-poong’s gut feeling to not sign the documents. Instead she leaves the building, encountering a group of protesters on the way, demanding their wages. This confirms that their partner in the deal was going to shut down, shocking Mi-seon of the close call they almost fell into.
Tae-poong on the other hand braves out his own protest, about to get run down by the truck. Thankfully, Mi-seon rushes in to verify that the partner company is shutting down. As Mi-seon confirms the cancellation papers back at the office, Tae-poong does his best to delay the goods delivery.
Reaching for a Lifeline
We see Wang Nam-mo, Tae-poong’s best friend, try out at a music audition, still chasing his dreams. Tae-poong pages him to help out with carrying the fabric, where they store it in a spare parking lot temporarily. Staying out all night in the freezing cold, Tae-poong braves the weather alone just to make sure the items are safe.
The next day Tae-poong goes to Pyo Bak-ho, his father’s rival, for advice, and is treated kindly. He proceeds to check out the temporary storage room they can store the textiles in, making a hurried deal with the storage owner. Back at the office, the employees figure out what to do next, faced with a cancelled trade and a surplus of fabric on their hands.
Tae-poong and Mi-seon get to spend time together and they stay overtime in the office, with the bookkeeper teaching him the art of trading. He sees the passion in her—and finds out Mi-seon’s admiration for traders, wanting to be one herself.
Typhoon Trading’s Lucky Break
As Typhoon Trading attempts to look for a buyer for the textiles, we see a glimpse of other families affected by the IMF crisis. Mi-seon’s sister sucks it up and gets a job at a department store, despite her displeasure while working. Nam-mo’s mother is left without a job, and he does his best to cheer her up despite their new predicament.
Thanks to Mi-seon’s smart thinking, Typhoon Family finally figures out a way to retrieve their losses from the textile company. They can return the goods at a profit, if they manage to negotiate well. After waiting nervously, they receive a fax—the textile company will accept the return, as long as there’s no damage to the quantity and quality of the products.
Downpour of Bad Luck
While waiting for the transfer to proceed, it suddenly rains torrentially one night. Tae-poong realizes that the goods might get destroyed, and rushes to the storage room. He finds out that everyone else in Typhoon Trading has gathered, doing their part to save the fabrics.
However, after a successful night of securing the goods, the storage owner arrives, taking away the fabrics. Unfortunately, due to a hidden clause in the contract they hurriedly signed, they have no choice but to give up the textiles.
Tae-poong goes back to Pyo Bak-ho for help with the contract, but now, the CEO treats him coldly. His son, Hyeon-jun, mocks him, watching everything go down. Finally the truth comes out—the CEO scammed him, taking advantage of Tae-poong’s trust.
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Close to Giving Up
The Typhoon Trading employees, not knowing what to do, are faced with companies demanding payment. They feel the pressure on them, and are reaching a breaking point. Tae-poong celebrates his birthday with his mother quietly. It’s a sweet moment with a small cake and homemade bulgogi, just the two of them—until loaners slam on their door, demanding payment. They face the reality of their lives: one of debt and hiding until they manage to find a way to pay back what they owe.
Back at the office, the employees start to give up. Though Tae-poong tries to keep them from going, they all express moments of their frustration. The company feeds not only them but their families, and it’s what they rely on to survive in their day-to-day lives. With no foreseeable future in sight, they’re dejected, and ready to throw in the towel.
The Resilient Tae-Poong
The episode ends with Tae-poong visiting his beloved greenhouse—now, his gorgeous blooming flowers are wilted. He burns them all up, saying goodbye in a melancholy moment by himself.
Walking the cold streets, he encounters Mi-seon, who was outside looking for her sister. She gives him a gift—business cards she printed for him, as a new employee of Typhoon Trading. She amusedly calls him the CEO now, and Tae-poong has a moment of conviction. Suddenly, the new CEO of Typhoon Trading asks Mi-seon to become the trader she always wanted to be and work for him, which she happily agrees to. Together, they resolve to hold onto hope and not give up on the company.
Typhoon Family episode 3 feels like a whirlwind of emotions. It’s a rollercoaster of a ride where you’ll be relieved one moment and stressed the next. The show touches on the nitty gritty of businesses, and the importance of negotiation, agreements, and self-survival.
In a country facing an economic crisis, everyone’s out for themselves. That’s what Tae-poong learns too late—and we’ll see how he plans to tough it out in the next episode.
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